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Implementing Accountability Tags In Law Enforcement

American Trade Mark offers accountability tags for fire departments and law enforcement agencies nationwide. Accountability tags are a cornerstone of modern law enforcement protocols, significantly enhancing officer safety, operational efficiency, and overall accountability during emergency response scenarios. By streamlining on-scene procedures and enabling precise monitoring of active incidents, accountability tags have become indispensable tools for law enforcement agencies. Understanding Accountability Tags In Law Enforcement Accountability tags serve as identification tools that track the presence and assignment of law enforcement personnel at...
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How Often Should You Update Your Incident Command Process

In the dynamic and demanding world of emergency response, every second counts. It's essential to adapt, innovate, and effectively manage complex incidents to ensure your employees' and communities' safety and well-being. At the heart of this lies your incident command process — the structured framework that guides firefighters, EMS, and emergency response teams in coordinating efforts and achieving successful outcomes. Choosing the right update frequency for this process is critical and essential. Why Should You Update Your Incident Command Process? Your...
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Incident Command: Transferring Management Successfully

According to statistics from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, many of the leading causes of death for both civilians and firefighters can be the result of poor management transfer. Here are the top five contributors. Inadequate Risk Assessment Lack Of Incident Command Systems (ICS) Inadequate Communications Lack Of Firefighter Accountability Lack Of Standard Operating Procedures Transfer of incident command is the process of verbally and physically moving responsibility for being in charge of incidents from one commander...
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5 Functions Of A Well Designed Incident Command

First Responders should have five functional areas set up within their Incident Command Systems (ICS) to work together to respond to emergencies. Department assets used in response to incidents are organized under Command, Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Admin/Finance. A good ICS will provide guidance to Firefighters, EMS, and Law Enforcement on organizing resources and ways to manage an emergency response across these five areas. Command Operations Logistics Planning Admin/Finance 1. Coordinate Functions With Command The role of command is to define...
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7 Tips For Officer Safety During Hostage Situations

Desperate criminals and lives on the line—no one wants to be on the front lines of a hostage situation. Every emergency scene will be a unique and potentially dangerous situation for both prison staff and any first responders involved. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to ensure the best possible outcome. Here at American Trade Mark, in Waldwick, NJ, we've put together 7 tips to help you with crisis management during a hostage situation. Train with hostage situations...
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First Responder Awards

First responders go all out for their communities daily, without any thought of recognition, but at American Trademark we know they deserve awards and recognition. Your community's first responders include: Fire Department Law Enforcement EMS—EMT and Paramedic 911 Dispatchers 911 What’s Your Emergency? Custom Plaques For Dispatchers When your call for help goes out, 911 dispatchers become the crucial links in matching your emergency with the appropriate first responders. Even though there is often an integrated response to the incident by Police,...
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Police Investigation Management

Police investigation management is incredibly complex. When someone at an active crime scene dials 911, that call can immediately put law enforcement officers, EMS teams, and firefighters in motion. As the incident commander, you have to collect, communicate, and manage information and track the details of the ongoing scene and investigation. Scene Entrances & Exits Suspect & Victim Information Equipment Distribution, Management Tracking Participating Officers & Their Roles Officers Covering Off-Site Locations (Hospital, etc) Media & Bystanders Scene Progress...
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6 Steps For Better Police ICS

Police incident command is essential for ensuring the safety of officers and the public. At American Trade Mark, we've put together 6 tips and tools to better your department's ICS strategy. Use Accountability Tags Add Reflective Helmet Decals Clearly Lay Out Your Command Structure Incorporate ICS Into Daily Operations Test Your ICS Regularly Collect Feedback From Your Officers 1. Use Accountability Tags To Track Personnel Accountability tags track police personnel as they enter or exit a call. Your incident commander will...
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4 PPE Tips For Police & Law Enforcement During A Pandemic

Our police officers and other law enforcement personnel often don’t have the luxury of a protective six feet of space from potential corona virus carriers. Emergency calls put these brave men and women in close contact with people, day in and day out. With so much conflicting information out there and a market flooded with “protective” equipment, how can you be sure your first responders safe? Know what is considered PPE in regard to the current pandemic. Optimize your...
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Tools For Coordinating Emergency Response

Track departments and communicate more efficiently with tools for coordinating emergency response from American Trade Mark. When multiple departments get involved on high-stress scenes, you want to be as prepared as possible. Preplanning and the proper gear may give you the edge you're looking for. Clear Communication Is Essential For maximum safety and swift action, you need to know who is where, what your resources are, and to be able to quickly communicate changes as your scene evolves. The same concept...
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